• Nintendo Switch Sports Resort — A revival of the popular sports series, which made its playable debut at Comic Con in San Diego in July 2026 .
• Splatoon Raiders — A single-player-focused spin-off in the Splatoon universe, released on July 23, 2026 .
• Star Fox — A new Switch 2 entry in the long-dormant space-shooter franchise, scheduled for release on June 25, 2026 .
• Pokémon Pokopia — Includes the Bubbly Basin DLC for the Expansion Pass .

Nintendo’s announcement notes “and more,” leaving the door open for additional first-party surprises during the event .

Third-Party Titles on Switch 2

The third-party lineup represents a significant step forward for Nintendo’s third-party strategy on Switch 2, headlined by the franchise’s first-ever appearance on a Nintendo platform :

• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 — A native Switch 2 port, marking the first time Call of Duty has appeared on a Nintendo platform .
• 007 First Light — IO Interactive’s new James Bond game .
• EA Sports FC 27
• Metaphor: ReFantazio — Also playable at SEGA’s separate booth
• Minecraft Dungeons 2
• Orbitals

The announcement includes “and more,” suggesting additional third-party titles may appear during the show .

Super Mario Zone Games

Nintendo is devoting a dedicated area of its booth to Super Mario titles, including a mix of new releases and a recently announced compilation :

• Mario Kart World — The flagship Switch 2 racing game with a fully open world .
• Yoshi and the Mysterious Book — A new adventure set inside a living encyclopedia .
• Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park — The expanded edition with new multiplayer plaza attractions .
• Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 — The recently announced Switch 2 compilation of both classic games .
• Donkey Kong Bananza — Listed by multiple German outlets as part of the Super Mario area .

Promotional Gift for Registered Attendees

Attendees who check in at the Nintendo booth with their Nintendo Account will receive a free goody (while supplies last) plus 100 Platinum Points for the Nintendo Store . The specific physical item has not been named in reports. (For comparison, SEGA is offering a physical passport with a limited-edition collectible token for attendees who collect all five stamps from its themed game worlds.)

The Major Anticipated Title Notably Absent

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is not present anywhere on Nintendo’s Gamescom 2026 lineup, despite being a flagship Switch 2 title . This continues a pattern of Nintendo being notably quiet about the game. At Gamescom 2025, Metroid Prime 4 was playable at Nintendo’s booth alongside Pokémon Legends Z-A, Hollow Knight: Silksong, and Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition . Its absence this year is especially conspicuous.

Nintendo’s latest financial results also did not include Metroid Prime 4: Beyond on its million-seller lists for Switch or Switch 2, fueling fan concern about its sales performance and the series’ future . The game launched on December 4, 2025, for both Switch and Switch 2, but its sales have not been publicly disclosed, even as other Switch 2 titles like Kirby Air Riders (1.76 million units sold) were reported .

Why This Lineup Matters

The Gamescom 2026 lineup shows Nintendo leaning heavily into its existing franchises—Sports Resort, Splatoon, Star Fox, Pokémon, and Mario—while aggressively courting third-party support. The inclusion of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 as a native Switch 2 port is the first tangible result of the binding contract between Nintendo and Microsoft/Activision . At the same time, the absence of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond from the booth and from financial reports raises questions about the game’s performance and whether Nintendo is already shifting focus away from its sci-fi flagship.

• Nintendo Switch Sports Resort — A revival of the popular sports series, which made its playable debut at Comic Con in San Diego in July 2026 .
• Splatoon Raiders — A single-player-focused spin-off in the Splatoon universe, released on July 23, 2026 .
• Star Fox — A new Switch 2 entry in the long-dormant space-shooter franchise, scheduled for release on June 25, 2026 .
• Pokémon Pokopia — Includes the Bubbly Basin DLC for the Expansion Pass .

Nintendo’s announcement notes “and more,” leaving the door open for additional first-party surprises during the event .

Third-Party Titles on Switch 2

The third-party lineup represents a significant step forward for Nintendo’s third-party strategy on Switch 2, headlined by the franchise’s first-ever appearance on a Nintendo platform :

• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 — A native Switch 2 port, marking the first time Call of Duty has appeared on a Nintendo platform .
• 007 First Light — IO Interactive’s new James Bond game .
• EA Sports FC 27
• Metaphor: ReFantazio — Also playable at SEGA’s separate booth
• Minecraft Dungeons 2
• Orbitals

The announcement includes “and more,” suggesting additional third-party titles may appear during the show .

Super Mario Zone Games

Nintendo is devoting a dedicated area of its booth to Super Mario titles, including a mix of new releases and a recently announced compilation :

• Mario Kart World — The flagship Switch 2 racing game with a fully open world .
• Yoshi and the Mysterious Book — A new adventure set inside a living encyclopedia .
• Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park — The expanded edition with new multiplayer plaza attractions .
• Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 — The recently announced Switch 2 compilation of both classic games .
• Donkey Kong Bananza — Listed by multiple German outlets as part of the Super Mario area .

Promotional Gift for Registered Attendees

Attendees who check in at the Nintendo booth with their Nintendo Account will receive a free goody (while supplies last) plus 100 Platinum Points for the Nintendo Store . The specific physical item has not been named in reports. (For comparison, SEGA is offering a physical passport with a limited-edition collectible token for attendees who collect all five stamps from its themed game worlds.)

The Major Anticipated Title Notably Absent

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is not present anywhere on Nintendo’s Gamescom 2026 lineup, despite being a flagship Switch 2 title . This continues a pattern of Nintendo being notably quiet about the game. At Gamescom 2025, Metroid Prime 4 was playable at Nintendo’s booth alongside Pokémon Legends Z-A, Hollow Knight: Silksong, and Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition . Its absence this year is especially conspicuous.

Nintendo’s latest financial results also did not include Metroid Prime 4: Beyond on its million-seller lists for Switch or Switch 2, fueling fan concern about its sales performance and the series’ future . The game launched on December 4, 2025, for both Switch and Switch 2, but its sales have not been publicly disclosed, even as other Switch 2 titles like Kirby Air Riders (1.76 million units sold) were reported .

Why This Lineup Matters

The Gamescom 2026 lineup shows Nintendo leaning heavily into its existing franchises—Sports Resort, Splatoon, Star Fox, Pokémon, and Mario—while aggressively courting third-party support. The inclusion of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 as a native Switch 2 port is the first tangible result of the binding contract between Nintendo and Microsoft/Activision . At the same time, the absence of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond from the booth and from financial reports raises questions about the game’s performance and whether Nintendo is already shifting focus away from its sci-fi flagship.